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The Washington critic., 1887-05-06
SPECIAL REDUCTIONS
ALL THIS WEEK.

And would respectfully solicit call from all who in need of La
dies Misses Chdn Hats and Bonnet trimmed and untrimmed,
Flowers Ribbons Nevet Pume all articles appernng to
Millinery Ntes Jackets Jerseys Sun Umbrellas Parasols,
Lace Caps and Silk and Lisle Thread Gloves.
We would kindly call early avoid the great rush.
enable the attention much desired
selection
We compelled refrain from quoting tment is
manifold We conclude with the sincere
request not miss this opportunity of obtaining the most fashionable
goods at
The Washington critic., 1887-05-06
ANTS TO ORDER for So. Eiseman, 7th 4

The Rink, on New York avenue.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-06

made to fit all bedsteads. Sold for cash or
on installments, at ll0j 7th st. n. W. over
z. 600 sold in 5 years In Washington.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-06

HAAS, Commencement Engraver.
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l,cnr In Mind,

ON New York avenue, bet Thirteenth
and Fourteenth streets northwest.
The Washington critic., 1887-05-06
1t is the best.

Clothing on Installments.
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"aIderney Dairy wagons"

If you value your eyesight consult Iempler
The Washington critic., 1887-05-06
Go to Youns's Fire sale,

Call and get our prices.
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09
THREE QUEER BIRDS.
The Most Useful and Extra or, binary Service
Performed by Them.

The trumpetcr-bird is the rag picker OF
the woods and swamps of Guiana, whcra
he is always at work at his trade, with
his stomach for pack and his bill for
hook. He performs n most useful but
most exit aordinary sevice, devouring a
perfect multitude of snakes, frogs
scorpions, spiders, lizards and the like
creatures. But this terrible bird can be
made perfectly tame On the Guiana
plantations. says III, loth's Companion,
he may be seen fraternizlng with the
chickens, ducks and turkeys, accompany
ing them in their walks, defending them
from their enemies, separating quarroers
with strokes Of his lill, sustaining the
young and feeble, AMI waking the echoes
with his trumpet while he brings home
his iiocks at nigh. The trumpeter is as
handsome as he is useful Noble and
naughty in his aspect, he raises himself
up on his long, yellow CATERED legs, an
seems TO say II am the trumpcter, the
scourge Of reptiles and the protector Of
the hocks!
In Southern Africa there is another
great exterminator of rcptilcs--thc snake
eater or secretarv-bird, magnificent
creature who attacks the largest serpcnts.
making shield of his wings and a sword
bird" is derived from tho plumcs project
ing backward from its head, which look
like quill-pens carried behind ones ear
In South America, in the very neighbor-
hood Of the trumpeter's home, there lives
the Kamichi or Kamiki, who wears a
sharp horn projecting from his forehead,
and murderous spur upon each of his
wings. With these three weapons, the
serpents that he attacks are powerlcss
against him, and are easily put 10 death.
The secretary bird, the Kamichi and the
trumpeter form a valiant and useful trio.
The trumpeter has two merits above the
others; the case with which he can be dc
mcsticatci, and his musical talent. The
natives have saying that he has swal-
lowed cornet Whether promenading or
waI-making, he fills the air with his trum.
pct-Calls, and at the sound OF his voice OF
brass the reptiles take to hjglt. Pres
emily the bird arrives, happing his wing,
and welding them like a sword Having
killed the serpcnt, the trumpeter sounds
his blast Of victory, as N had sounded his
charge
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09
STONES LAID IN BLOOD.
Ghastly Practices OF Ancient Scandinavia n
and North German Builders.

Here is a CHASTITY story, given by Thiele
in his "Dauish FolkTdles,n says writer
IN the CJrah'I N.JIzite: Many years ago
when the rampIrts were boing raise
round Copenhagen, the wall always sank,
so that it was not possible to got 1t to
stand firm. They therefore took a little,
innocent girl, placed her IN chair by
table, and gave her play-'hings and
sweetmeats. While she sat thus enjoy
ing herself, twelve masons built al arch
over her, which, whel com plete |, they
covered with earth, to the sound of drums
and trumpets. BY this process ths walls
were ma ie solid. When, a few years ago,
the bridge gate of the Brem IN city walls
was demolished, the skeleton of a child
was found imbcdded in the founda-
tions. Heinrich Hcinc SAYS on this sub
ject: "ln the middle ages the opinion
prevailed that when any building was to
be erected something living must be
killed, in the blood of which the founda-
,ion had to be laid by which process the
building would be secured from falling;
and in ballads and traditions the remem-
brance is still preserved how children and
animals were slaughtered for the purpose
of strengthening large buildings with
their blood" The story of the walls of
Copenhagen comes 10 us only as a tradi-
tion, but the horrible truth must be told
that in all probability it is no invention Of
the fancy, but a fact We have an allusion
to this custom in the British History OF
Geoffrey of Monmouth, who relates how
.Vortigern was building castle, when the
foundations sank. Then he consulted wise
men, and they told him that he must
lay fatherless boy under them, and so
only conll they be made to stand.
Throughout Norway, Sweden, Denmark
and North Germany tradition associates
some animal with every church, and It
goes by the name OF the kirk grim. Thes,
are the goblin apparitions of the beasts
that were buried under the foundation
stones Of the churches. 1t is the same in
| Devonshre-th writer will not say at tho
present day, but certainly forty or fifty
| years ago. Indeed, when he was boy he
| drew upa list of the kirk-grims that
haunted the neighboring parishes. To the
| church Of the parish in which he lived be
| longcd two white sows yoked together
| with a silver chain; to another a black
dog; TO a third ghostly calf; to fourth
| a white lamb
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09
HIS ONE HIGH HAT.
The Only Occasion on which Henry ward
Beecher Wore u silk Tile.

Major Ponds attention was called TO the
statement which has been published, and
which mas been received with general
credence, that Mr. Beecher never wore a
silk hat Mr.. Beecher's manager smiled
and then, according 10 the New York
Tribune, quickly exclaimed: 'Only once.
j must tell you about that IL was at Mr..
Beecher's house one afternoon, and we
were TO leave the house at four o. clock in
order 10 catch train. Mr.. Bsecher, ac-
cording TO his custom on an afternoon,
had laid down for nap. | was in the
library, when, as the hour approached,
Mrs. Bsecher called my attention to the
fact and asked where Mr.. Beecher was.
went up TO call him, but he was not in
his room. l went down stairs and
thought l would get my hat,
which was silk one. |
could not find it where had left it, in tho
hallway. just then Mrs. Beechcr called
my attention to the front of the house.
Mr.. Beecher had cardigan jacket which
he used to wear around the house at
times, and you can imagine that it was not
particularly becoming 10 his form. went
to where Mrs. Beecher stood and looked
out. There in the middle of the street,
with q lot of children around him, was
MT BcecutT IN MS Cdrulpln, my SILK nat
o.. his head, and stick in his mouth with
strings attached as children make bits,
and he was prancing up and down aud
back and forth and playing horse with tho
youngsters You would have died a
laughing seeing that sight. Henry, ex-
claimed Mrs. Beecher, what on earth are
you dongl DO you know what a sight you
arcl You will lose the train
"Mr. Beecher stopped, drew out his
watch-he always carried a iirst-class
timeheeper-and replying as hs put i.
back, NO, ! won't; I've got two minutes
yet of ne gallopcd with the children at
his heels in high glee, He used up tho
two minutes and we just caught the fer
ryboat in time. Many time have we
barely caught the last boat; but Mr..
Beecher's watch was as true as steel, and
he always calculated apparently to the
second. When he got on the terryboat he
never stopped until hs landed In tho
pilot-housc. He had the key TO them and
every pilot knew him, and there he would
go and stay until the boat got to her land.
ing.'
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09
Both Needed Shingiing.

In Vermont county court an unprom-
ising looking witness was being bad gerei
by a ciean-cut lawyer, who stands high in
his profession, and who, although well ad-
vanced in years and completely bald,
pridcs himself on his youthful appear
nnce and personal prescncs. The point
aimed at was to determine which OF tw o
barns, one of which was destroyed by fire,
was covered by insurance, and the
method Of the witness in distinguishing
them as the "oldn and the "new" barn
caused the lawyer to branch out in a
series OF confusing questions, winding up
with "What is the age OF the one you de-
fine as the old barn, and what arc the
distinguishing marks that attest its ager'
"Wall," said the badgerel witness, look
ing the lawyer straight in the eye. "thc
old barn must have been as old as you are,
and needed shingling full as bad"
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09

No. 50. Provides for the acknowledgment OF
deeds and other instruments outside the State.
No. 800 Provides for fees OF clerks and places
one.half the cost of making tax books on the
No. lia Provides for the more efficient set
tlement OF officers
No. as Prohibits sale Of ardent spirits with
in three miles OF Western Grove Academy.
No. 407. Makes valid certain acknowledg-
ments OF deeds and other writings.
No. q. An act to regulate assignments for
the benefit OF the creditors.
No; .. An act TO amend section 6s6 Mans
fields Digest
No. 100 An act regulating donation OF lands
TO railroads.
No. 1io An act to regulate the practice OF
dentistry In Arkansas.
No. 229. An act TO fix the salary OF the county
Judge Of Crawford County.
No. 3l3 Changes boundary line between Star
City and Narnar district.
No. 35. Provides for an accurate designation
OF the subdivisions OF lands upon assesses
Inent lists tax books and delinquent list and in
tax deeds.
No. 29s Amends section goii of the Dges,
No. 2l. Authorizes the County Court of Ar
kansas County TO call in and reissue certain
No. s56 An act to amend Mansheld's Digest.
No. 3Sl Provides for additional building for
School for the Blind.
No. 49, Prohibits sale OF ardent spirits with.
IN two miles Of Judson University
No. ~. Fixes salary OF county judge OF
Searcy County.
CNo. lG2. Provides for the support and main
tenance Of the lunatic asylum.
No. 40 Provides for distinction of chattel
mortgages.
No is'. Regulates discharge OF prisoners
from penitentiaries
No. T. Amends the Digest.
No. 5F Changes time of holding Circuit
Courts in Eighth district.
Senate bill No 30. Provides for l399th sec
tion OF statutes.
House bill No. 10. Prob bits leaving cotton
seed unprotected from swine.
No. 27}. Establishes two circuits in Cleve-
land County.
No. i11 Taxes wholesale dealers in malt
liquors
No. III. Regulates practice in suits to set
aside fraudulent couveyanccs.
No. 21l. Amends the Digest
No. s6S Relates 10 the place OF meeting OF
I,rAun Inlnn q q L
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09
The Indic.. Eaxnritc.

The newest fashion in ladies' hats will
doubtless cause a futter Of pleasurable ex-
citement among the fair sex Ladies are
always susceptible TO the changes OF fash
ion plate; and the moro startling the de-
Darture, the more earnest the gossip over
The new mode DIR. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription is positive cure for the ills which
afllict females ard make their lives m SER
able. This sovereign panacea can be relied
on in cases OF displacements and oil func-
tional arrangements. II builds up the poor,
haggari and dragged out victim, and gives
her renewed hope and fresh lease OF life.
II is the only medicine for woman's pecu-
liar weaknesses and ailments, sold by
druggists, under positive guarantee from
the manufacturers, that IL will give salts
faction in every case, or money refunded.
Read printed guarantee on bottle wrapper.
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09
One Lucky Nnnny ANnman.

According to the Peoria Transcrio, one
young woman has struck it rich by mar
rying a co Gilman. This fortunate Lady
was Bertha Pingrc, now Mrs. William
Wundrum of Rock Island. She and Will.
lam, who was the coachInau OF Mr. Fred
Hass, of Rock Island, were married some
cighteea months ago, the young laiy CO. n.
ing over from Germany for that purpose,
as the old folks in tho Old CDunlry were
opposed TO the union. Young Wurdgum
has just rec ceiyel notice OF The dcata Of
his fs her, by which eyeat he atop5 into o
fortune Of Is 0,QQL
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09
A Suuav's Matrimonial Exp.rien ce.

Six years ago Nancy Wacaconah, good
looking young squaw on the Miami re-
servation, near Wabash, Ind, advertised
for a white husband, Offering to settle up
on the man who should marry her two
hundred acres OF land which abe owned
Several offers followed the publication Of
the advertisement, and she chose Charles
Hall, thoroughly worthless fellow, who,
as soon as they were married. began TO
spend her money and abuse her. Now
Nancy, her money being all gone and her
husband having deserted her, is suing for
a diyorpa
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09

II General Debility, Emaciation, Con-
sumption, AMI Wasting in Children. SCOTS
Emulsion Of Pure Cod Liver Oil with Hypo-
phosphites, is "a most valuable food and
medicine. II creates an appetite for food,
strengthens tn nervous syetem, and builds
up the body Please read IL tried Scotts
Emulsion on a young IN whom PHYSICIANS
at times gave up hope. Since he began
lsing the Emulsion his Cough has ceased,
gained flesh and strength, and from all ap-
pcarances his life will be prolonged many
wears ''-JonS SULLIVAN, Hospital Sew
sri, Morganza. Pa.
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09
The OFT Told Story

lam glad, my child" says the r-othcr to her eld-
est daughter, ITO soc you improving In health so
rapidly. Hoods Sarsaparilla Is doing wonders for
you, after your long and severe Illness. You look
better every day"
Yes, mother, I feel much stronger too.
why, can play all the afternoon, and not feel
tired. And the mCdioinc Is NO pleasant u take.
:, ,ster always wants taste whcn am taxing It."
"Well. 1t IL really peculiar and n remarkable
medicine. | have been reading its Phenomenal
Record. Every statement Il so fair that II carries
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09
A Horse rifty-Ons Years Ola.

Forty-ninc years ago the father Of Har.
rison Gilbert of Chill, Ill, bought two
year-old pony from the Indians, When tho
war began the pony was twenty-five years
old, but Mr. Gilbert rode him all through
the war, and neither was hurt. The old
fellow still lives, tenderly cared for. He
hastn't tooth In his head, lives on corn
bread and bran mash, and is probably
the Oldest horse in America if not in the
world
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09

MRS D. II. WADE, Scranton, Pa, writes:
"Had lame back f.r IS years and St
Jacobs Oil completely cured me-" Price,
fifty cents.
Rev, JAS. Powell, ID. D., Sec. Amer. Mis-
sionary Association, 55 Read Street, N. Y,
regards Rcd Star Cough Cure as the best of
remedies and drecommendsit. Price 25 cents.
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09

OF the peculiar medicinal merits OF Hoods sarsa
parills Is fully confirmed by the voluntary test
mony OF Thousands who have tr cd It. Peculiar In
the combination proportion, and preparation OF It's
Ingredients, peculiar In tho extreme caro- with
which II Is put up, Hoods sarsaparilla accom-
pllshcs cures whcrc other preparations entirely
fail. Peculiar n tho uncquallcd good name II has
made at home, which Il tower OF strength
abroad" peculiar In the phenomenal sales II has at
taincd, the most popular and succcssf epripg
medicine and blood purifier before the public to-day
L. L II.a.aIl "a Lnr liz
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09
The Cutest Little Things.

"Cute"i he echoed. "Well, | don't know
as the ad jcctive would have occurred to me
in lust that connection. But II you mean
that they do thor work thoroughly, yet
make no fuss about it; cause nc pain or
weakness; and. in short, are everything
that p Ii ought to be, and nothing that it
ought not, then agree that Pierce's Pleas
ant Purgative Pellets are about the ci.rest
little things goingr'
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09

Send 10 cents to tho PRIoKLY ASH BIT.
TIERS Co, St Louis, Mo, and get a copy of
"TnE HoRsE TRAINER"
A complete system, teaching how TO
break and train horses in a mild and gen.
tie way, requiring n o elaborate apparatus,
nothing more than can be found in any
stable IN the country-a rope and a strap
Every one handling horses should have q
Copy,
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09
Hoods SarSapaYilla

seems 20 be thoroughly honest and reliable"
My daughter had been aillnR some time with
general debility, and Hoods sarsaparilla was roc
commended tous. After she hal taken three bottles
she WAS completely cured and built up. II with
great pleasure that | recommend Hoods Sarsapa-
rilln." BEN NJ. MIRaIELEEs, supt Cincinnati q
Louisville Mail Line Co., Cincinnati.
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09
PurifieS the Blood

any daughter. II years old, had her bloos poi
soncd by wearing colOred hose. and Troublesome
sores broke out on her feet and hands. Nothing
seemed 20 do her any good. wo Gnally decided 10
try Hoods sarapariNa, and after taking two bottles
she was entirely cured. as We have seen no indi-
cations OF impure blood since" Ms. Hopatr
DAcKESsroE, Circlcyille, Ohio.
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09

CoueHs AND CoLps. Those who are suf-
fering from Coughs, Colds Sore Throat,
etc. should try BRows's BRONCHIAL
TEocHEs Sold only In bores. Price Is cts.
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09

SILENCE is golden, but woman is per-
fectly willing to take somebody else's
word for it.-DdnSriic Breeze.
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09

SINCE an old joke is called chestnui
why shouldn't an old bean be caiieo
Wallnuti-Nep Hapea Nens.
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09

How to keep the boys at home-induce
some Of the neighbors' girls 70 run In
often Ierds SJta.gs
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09
vitality of Great Men

is not always innate or born with them, but
many instances are known where 1t has
been acquired by tie persistent and judi
cious use Of DR.. Hartcr's Iron Tonic.
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09

TACKLE an Obstinate Cough or Cold with
Hale's Honey Of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09

MARRrISe by proxy is what may be con-
sidcred proxy-mate bliss.-Bo'go~ Iro~-
Arytpf
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09

RiGur wrongs no man, though 1t de-
pends something on what you write. 7s1d'
biIilnla
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09

COMPLIMENTS tc taiiors ought - rule
TO come under the head Of fitting tributes.
--lerehdnt Trate.er.
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09

PrrIxa time, in G-rmany--5oooo 600 mees'
schaums made yearly. Boston GIots.
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09
Farmers,

CATTLE are demurc, innocent-looking
creatures, but their language is 'low"
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09

The best cough medicine Is Piso's Cure
for Consumption. Sold everywhere. 25c.
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09

Tue man who wears tight boots nevss
trembles in his shoes --Boston 7ransertps-
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09

Ix cutting up an old COW, buscher o.
ways has hard time trying TO maks ootn
ends meat
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09

MILD, soothing, and healing is DR.. sage'1
Catarrh Remedy.
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09

Ir afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.: lsaa
Thonpson's EyeW ater. Druggists sell IL 2o<
The Osceola times., 1887-04-09
NEW LAWS.
Net Results of the Labors OF the
Twenty-Sixth Legislature.
Full List Of Measures Passed by both
Houses and Which Have Become
Laws by Receiving the sigma
ture of the Governor.

Below will be found a full list of bills
passed by the Twenty-sixth General As
sembly which have been approved by the
GOVprnOr.
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z netiGaI.
SOMEWHERE.

Somewhere the wind is blowing,
! thought as | toiled along
In the burning heat of the noontide,
And the fancy made me strong.
Yes, somewhere the wind is blowing,
Though here where gasp and sigh
Not a breath of air is stirring,
Not cloud in the burning sky.
somewhere the thing we long fer
Exists on earth's wide bound,
Somewhere the sun is shining
When winter nips the ground,
Somewhere the flowers are springing,
Somewhere the corn is brown,
And ready unto tho harvest
To feed the hungry town.
Somewhere the twilight gathers,
And weary men lay by
The burden of the daytime
And wrapped in slumber lie.
Somewhere the day Is breaking,
And gloom and darkness flee;
Though storms our bark are tossing,
There's somewhere placid sea.
And thus, | thought, It's always
In this mysterious life,
There's always gladness somewhere
In spite Of Its pain and strife;
And somewhere the sin and sorrow
OF earth are known no more;
Somewhere cur weary spirits
Shall find peaceful shore.
Somewhere the things that try US
Shall all have passed away,
And doubt and fear no lenger
Impede tho perfect day.
Oh, brother, though the darkness
Around thy soul be cast,
The earth Is rolling sunward
And lipht shall coma M loet
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-04-15

Frank Siddall's SOAP,

Virginia Avenue and 2Tth Street, N. w.,
oct 2T-tf WASHINGTON, d. O.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-04-15

II INsEED, Mil, Engine ard Harness OILS
IL just received ut
febii DAwsoNs.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-04-15

Doctor-"What ails you, sir 7" Pa
tient---T don't know, doctor; | have
such buzzing sound in my ears all the
time. Would you like to look at my
tongue Z" Doctor--"No, never mind I;
bring your wife around some day--rd
like TO lock al hers"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-04-15

A Harvard professor has mado the
calculation that il men were really as
big as they sometimes feel, there would
be room ia the United States for only
two professors, three lawyers, two doc
tors, and reporter on Philadelphia
paper. The rest Of US would be crowded
into the sea and have TO swim for il.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-04-15

TUST call and get cake Of this Soap. II
81 Is the greatest invocation Of The age, I
really believe. Try II and test IL. The SAME
SOAP 10 used for all purposes, toilet, clothes,
for the Hesh and everything, and DOES NOT
lSJURE ASYTHis0. DO not believe this Soap
Ia sold by any one 10 this county but by
june 10 ID. II. BOUIC.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-04-15

HAVING rented the well-known Store
IL House in ROCKVILLE, for many years
occupied by Mr.. John G. England, | would
respectfully inform the public that | am now
prepared 10 furnish
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-04-15

A weak mind is like a microscope
which magnifes small things but can
not receive large ones.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-04-15

Never a trusr saying than this /:
"Man may be tho head Of the family !;
but, better than that, woman is tho heart
Of H."
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REFERENCES

Us. Hallowell, u. Magruder, J. u. Wilson
George W Darcy, George y. Barnesly,
u. p, Thomas, Asa N. Stabler, Arthur
Stabler, H. Trail, Granville Stabler, John
Lishear, VIM. Laird, Jr., WIN. Lee, II. II.
Miller, J. p. Council, Geo. Brooke, Amos
Holland, John Cashell, j. @. Casbell with
many othersof Montgomery aud the surround
ing counties Of Maryland.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-04-15

The misery Of idlencss is felt by the
rich and the poor.